Ojai, California: A Picturesque Village Just A Short Drive From LA

Located just an hour and a half outside of Los Angeles is the lovely and picturesque town of Ojai, California. You’ll love the drive along the 101 to get to Ojai, with lots of amazing California scenery and panoramic views, but you may love exploring the city of Ojai even more. Pick the perfect weekend day to head out on a drive to explore Ojai, and bring along a friend or two for this fun day trip adventure.

Ojai is a beautiful town surrounded by lots of amazing mountains, making every view in Ojai simply stunning. You’ll love exploring all the great spots for hiking and biking, as there are so many trails and paths to enjoy. Or spend some time enjoying the many small shops filled with lots of great art and design items, since the city of Ojai actually has banned most large chain stores, favoring the small local businesses instead. The abundance of small shops and small-town atmosphere makes the city of Ojai truly unique and worth exploring.

The city of Ojai is a very health and art-focused community, so you’ll find a lot of spots to explore supporting both. If you happen to arrive on a Sunday, you definitely need to spend some time shopping in the farmers market picking out lots of delicious local fruits and vegetables to bring home. Or bring your clubs for a day at the golf course at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa. You can also simply browse the Ojai Valley Museum and Visitor’s Center for a look at the development of the city and surrounding area, or just stop in one of the many delicious restaurants that specialize in only local and truly fresh ingredients.

Make your drive to Ojai a special one by setting out in the 2014 E63 AMG Sedan from Mercedes-Benz of Encino. You’ll adore the comfortable drive and the opulent interior as you cruise down the highway anticipating your fun day exploring Ojai. You’ll also have plenty of room to safely bring back all those fresh vegetables and fruits that you pick up at the farmers market or other art and souvenirs you are sure to purchase. So make the most of your trip to Ojai by driving there in your Mercedes-Benz.

Deb Flomberg grew up in the mountains, developed a love for the beach and has found happiness on the open road. She is now a freelance writer, theater professional and travel enthusiast happy to be writing about the things she loves most.

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